Sheeran is an award-winning English acoustic pop star known for hit singles like "The A Team" and "Lego House." Most recently, he sent teen girls swooning as the opening act for Taylor Swift's 2013 "Red Tour."

SCPAB also booked Kingsfoil as Sheeran's opening act. Kingsfoil features "Malcolm in the Middle" star Frankie Muniz as the drummer as well as vocalist Jordan Davis, guitarist Tristan Martin and bassist Tim Warren.

The concert will take place at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Bob Carpenter Center at the University of Delaware in Newark. Tickets went on sale for UD students on Friday, Aug. 30 for $20 for the first week of sales.

Students purchasing tickets must have valid UD identification. SCPAB also noted that only one UD ID card is allowed per person and students can purchase up to four tickets per UD ID. Students are encouraged to buy their tickets at the University of Delaware Box Offices at the Bob Carpenter Center or in the Trabant University Center. Box offices open at 8 a.m.

The general public as well as UD staff and students will be allowed to purchase tickets Monday, Sept. 9 for $25 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at all University of Delaware Box Offices or online at www.ticketmaster.com.